Description
A delicious and easy-to-make cinnamon apple cake, perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- ¼ cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for topping)
- 2 tbsp cold butter, cut into small pieces (for topping)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (optional glaze)
- 1–2 tbsp milk (optional glaze)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or an 8 × 8-inch baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 2–3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients in two additions, alternating with the sour cream. Mix just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold the diced apples into the batter.
- Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour for the topping. Cut in the cold butter with a fork or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon crumble topping over the surface.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake if desired.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. It’s delicious with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Ensure the apples are diced evenly for consistent baking.
- For a richer flavor, use a mix of tart and sweet apples.
- This cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg